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Drainage System

The drainage system has several components. When it rains, water in the street flows into a catch basin. From there the water flows through underground pipes into one of the two retention ponds. St. Tammany Parish is responsible for moving the water from the street to the retention ponds.

Once the water is in the retention ponds, Drainage District No 4 is then responsible for moving the water from the retention ponds into the W-14 Canal. The District uses two large and one small diesel pump to move the water. There are two retention ponds, one located along Brookter Street and the other located along the western side of the W-14.

During a rain or hurricane event, since the District has all part-time staff, the District implemented a State-of-the-Art computer program provides real-time data for staff to monitor. The system is capable of turning pumps on and off, monitoring oil levels, tracking the number of hours a pump has run, and monitoring the levels in the retention ponds.

The Pumping Station Foreman and President/Administrator both have 24/7 access to the system no matter where they are located. During rain or hurricane events, both the Pumping Station Foreman and President/Administrator continuously monitor and make decisions to ensure homes are not flooded.

Levee System

The levees around the District are to keep flood waters from Lake Pontchartrain out of the area. The levee system is comprised of 5½ miles of levees and an automated floodgate. The street entrance to Foxhollow was built below the height of the levees. This caused the levee system to have a gap in protection. Through years of efforts by the Board of Commissioners, an automatic Floodgate was installed to close the gap. The Parish was the first in Louisiana to have an automatic floodgate installed. Each year the Parish and District cleans and tests the automated floodgate to ensure proper operation should an emergency arise.

The levees are cut during the year using large tractors. Please help us by not leaving or placing debris on or around the levees. This can be hazardous not only for the equipment but also for the tractor operator.

Residents are encouraged to walk on the levees for exercise, however, please help keep your neighborhood clean by not leaving anything behind.

How you can help the District:

• Motorized vehicles can cause extensive damage to the levee, and they are prohibited
• Call the Sheriff's Office if you see unauthorized vehicles on the levees
• Always keep your storm drain free of debris and grass clippings
• If rainwater does not recede (reasonably), call the District Administrator
• Never dispose of debris, chemicals or household items into the retention ponds
• Never dispose of debris or household items on the levee

Board of Commissioners

The board is comprised of five members who live or own a home within the District. It is the responsibility of the Board of Commissioners to oversee the direction of the District and its finances. The Board of Commissioners selects an Administrator that is responsible for the daily operations of the District.

The Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in their office located at 1349 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 2, Slidell, LA unless otherwise posted.

Your Tax Bill

Homeowners are asked to vote every five years on the amount they pay each year for the Maintenance and Operating Parcel Fee used to protect their homes from flooding. Once the homeowners decide, the Sheriff's Office sends out the tax bill to each homeowner.

The District's Maintenance and Operating Parcel Fee is listed under Additional Charges on the tax bill.

Your Maintenance and Operating Parcel Fee covers the following:

• Levee and Pumping Station Maintenance and Repairs
• Utilities
• Fuel
• Office Space
• Accounting Services (Audits)
• Payroll
• Commissioner Per Diem
• Professional Fees
• Contract Services
• Insurance

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